Title: Inositol Niacinate
CAS Registry Number: 6556-11-2
CAS Name: myo-Inositol hexa-3-pyridinecarboxylate
Synonyms: hexanicotinoyl inositol; hexanicotinyl
cis-1,2,3,5-
trans-4,6-cyclohexane; inositol hexanicotinate;
meso-inositol hexanicotinate
Trademarks: Dilcit; Dilexpal (Winthrop); Mesotal (Galma); Esantene; H?movannid (Bastian); Hexanicit (Bastian); Hexopal (Winthrop); Linodil (Sanofi Winthrop); Mesonex; Palohex
Molecular Formula: C42H30N6O12
Molecular Weight: 810.72
Percent Composition: C 62.22%, H 3.73%, N 10.37%, O 23.68%
Literature References: Prepn: Badgett, Woodward,
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 69, 2907 (1947).
Properties: Crystals, mp 254.3-254.9°. Practically insol in water. Sol in dil acids.
Melting point: mp 254.3-254.9°
Therap-Cat: Vasodilator (peripheral).
Keywords: Vasodilator (Peripheral).